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Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 06 June
North Portland - N Edison St. Portland, Oregon. - 10am - 2 Hours
Hayes Peterson
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$49       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
Lake Oswego - 10am - 3 Hours
Hayes Peterson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98       1 places left
Studio Photography Class

Studio Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Southeast Portland - 10am - 3 Hours
Hayes Peterson
You will be shown the basics of a small studio set up, and the gear used to make it happen. We will be using one light and will be showing you all the looks we can get with one light. Also, the difference a light modifier can bring to the image.
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$98.00       4 places left

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 06 June
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Portland Crochet Group
Brielle Hohne
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
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$90       0 places left
Tangy Textiles: Citrus Stamped Towels

Tangy Textiles: Citrus Stamped Towels

Sunday 14 June
Tigard - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Portland Art Group
Alexis Thompson
Get creative with citrus stamping. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will use real citrus to stamp vibrant patterns onto tea towels. Participants bring their own materials - see the instructions for the full list. Join us for a relaxed, social morning of crafting.
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$54      
Amigurumi Jellyfish Jamboree!

Amigurumi Jellyfish Jamboree!

Saturday 27 June
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Portland Crochet Group
Brielle Hohne
Ready to level up from our Beginners Class? Dive into the whimsical world of Amigurumi with our Jellyfish Jamboree! Craft your very own squishy, sea-inspired friend that'll float straight into your heart. You'll master the art of shaping and detailing as you bring this aquatic wonder to life!

By the end, not only will you have a jellyfish buddy to show off, but you'll also be hooked on Amigurumi even more! Enjoy a complimentary round of refreshing non-alcoholic drinks as you stitch and sip your way through the class. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just curious, this class promises a splash of fun and creativity!

Secure your spot and get all the bubbly details upon booking confirmation. Let's make waves with wool together!
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$90      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 01 August
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Portland Crochet Group
Brielle Hohne
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
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$90      
ABOUT PORTLAND
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Portland .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Portland Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Another great event, Hayes's classes are a perfect combination of information and freedom. Always appreciate the locations that he chooses
    5/5
    Steve
    2026-06-03
    great location, great advise
    5/5
    Cathy
    2026-05-31
    I really appreciated the opportunity. It was great to be apart of this community and connect with people. Hayes we great tuning into the group needs and his enthusiasm was infectious.
    5/5
    Baldev
    2026-05-31

    Hayes opened my eyes to a different way to do black and white. Seeing The image in black and white as you?re Taking the picture is awesomw
    5/5
    Hal
    2026-05-31
    Great techniques... very fun
    5/5
    Beth
    2026-05-17
    I walked away with new information which is great.
    5/5
    Cheryl
    2026-05-17

    Really enjoyed this event. The location was great allowing more diverse subjects and shots which generated a lot of questions and conversations on how and why you might take the picture. Always appreciate pointing out potential shots. (Newbys missed things)
    5/5
    Steve
    2026-04-19
    I really enjoyed the photo walk, it was such a nice way to slow down and explore parts of Portland I don?t usually pay attention to. I was surprised by what I ended up capturing? little details and scenes I probably would?ve walked right past on any other day. It reminded me why I love photography ? it helps me notice the beauty hiding in the ordinary.
    5/5
    Raynette
    2026-04-19
    Fantastic. I got exactly what I wanted out of the event. And, I was pleasantly surprised by the color rendition when using long exposures
    5/5
    Hal
    2026-03-29

    I enjoyed the event very much and would recommend it to any camera enthusiasts. It?s was a great way to become more comfortable with your camera and its settings, will enjoying meeting people.
    5/5
    Steve
    2026-03-02
    Nice laid back event in a area I would have never considered. Lots of opportunities to find things to take photos of.
    5/5
    Frank Martin
    2026-03-01
    This was my first time participating in one of these meetups. I found Hayes to be very helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciated his suggestions for: making use of available light; using a reflector; how to compensate for a green cast (because of the surrounding foliage); how to shoot a walking model. All-in-all, I had a good experience.
    5/5
    Gail
    2026-02-17

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Hayes Peterson
    I love photographing people, dogs and capturing everyday happenings. I've been a working Photographer and Videographer for the past 14 years and love working in small groups to help others learn the art medium.

    Hayes Peterson is available for private bookings

    Let me know what you're interested in or where you're at in your journey and we can see if we'd be a good fit. ;)

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    PHOTOS
    Portland Photography Group
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    Portland Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Lattafa Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum
    I bought a Ttartisan 100mm soap bubble bokeh lens. It imitates some of the vintage lenses with this particular effect. The "bokeh" was from battery powered string lights. For the cologne connoisseurs this brand has some very good scents.
    Credit: Carlos Padarathsingh
    Facebook: John Smith
    Instagram: Fragments_ofeternity
    Portland Photography Group
    2026-03-31

    Portland Photography Group
    2026-05-29
    Title or Location: Bearded Iris before Bloom
    Every year in the spring the Bearded Irises return. I often capture their journey from pre to post bloom. This one had little water droplets on it and I wanted to get a unique composition so I desaturated the yellow and green channels then changed the hue a bit on the red channel for a little razzle dazzle.
    Credit: Carlos Padarathsingh
    Facebook: John Smith
    Instagram: Fragments_ofeternity
    Portland Photography Group
    2026-02-15
    Portland Photography Group
    2026-05-23
    Title or Location: Aloha, Oregon
    I keep my phone camera handy as I continue creating my background garden. I was watering when I saw this little creature and couldn't resist snapping a pic! I felt like this little guy had a unique little bee face &9825&9825 "Busy bee smiling "
    Credit: Debbie Hicks

    Portland Photography Group
    2025-12-09
    Portland Photography Group
    2026-05-18
    Title or Location: The Backyard
    I have a few Alliums growing in the backyard. This was before the flowers fully bloomed a small black and yellow spider just happened to set up camp on it. To give a sense of scale the flower was about 2-1/2" across and I couldn't really see the spider without the camera and ultra macro lens.
    Credit: Carlos Padarathsingh
    Facebook: John Smith
    Instagram: Fragments_ofeternity
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-12-09

    Portland Photography Group
    2026-05-17
    Title or Location: Vancouver Fort Garden
    I enjoy my photography in gardens. You never know what you will find in a garden. 99 of the times my camera has a 100mm macro lens on it. To me, It just opens up a whole different world whatever may be the bloom status in the garden. This was one such day. I was actually about to walk out of the garden and head home. Sprinklers had gone off and right at the gate there was this cobweb on bushes that now had gathered water droplets. Almost like as though diamonds were caught in that web instead
    Credit: Monika Radke
    Instagram: drmmb17
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-12-09
    Portland Photography Group
    2026-05-15
    Title or Location: Salem OR
    This photo was out of a bouquet of sunflowers given to me by my grampa. Which made it absolutely beautiful when I looked over and saw the little heart in the disk florets of the sunflower. I knew I had to capture it.
    Credit: Shey

    Portland Photography Group
    2025-12-09
    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Wollongong Photography Group
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    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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